"Keep the Ships afloat, in proper shape, sailing and earning!" The Fleet / Technical Superintendent (Role located in DE-Hamburg) acts as the owner’s technical representative, overseeing the operational and technical performance of assigned vessels. The role involves close cooperation with onboard teams, shipyards, and external stakeholders to ensure seaworthiness, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient vessel operations.
Benefits Diverse technical role within a global maritime environment at one of the market leaders
Modern office environment in central Hamburg
Career development opportunities within an international organisation
Public transport contribution and additional, individual employee benefits
Requirements Chief Engineer / Second Engineer license or degree in Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering
Minimum 5 years seagoing or relevant technical experience, including at least 1 year in a shore-based role
Strong knowledge of international maritime regulations and vessel technical systems
Fluent English skills and confident use of common IT tools
Analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and structured working style
Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis
Valid work authorization for / residence in Germany is advantageous
Responsibilities Monitor the technical and operational performance of assigned container vessels
Initiate inspections, define repair scopes, and coordinate procurement in line with class and regulatory requirements
Supervise technical interventions and liaise with shipyards, classification societies, and service providers
Review technical incidents, challenge root cause analyses, and implement continuous improvement measures
Act as primary contact for captains, chief engineers, internal stakeholders, and external partners
Prepare and control vessel budgets and support cost optimisation initiatives
Maintain vessel documentation, certificates, and compliance with international maritime regulations
Monitor fuel, oil, and technical consumption and support efficiency improvements
Travel to vessels, ports, and project sites as required
Our client is a global maritime organisation managing a modern fleet of container vessels. The company combines technical fleet management, crew operations, and performance optimisation, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
20095 Hamburg
Mobile: +49(0)-162-290 05 25
E-Mail: mf@delfs-personal.de
www.delfs-personal.de
